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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.44 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.44 and 92.48 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.44 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.44 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.44 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 23,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530.61/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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